Posted By Mandelbaum Trichler, P.A || 9-Aug-2013

We recently posted some basic information concerning elopement and wandering issues frequently occurring in nursing homes and assisted living facilities throughout Florida. We have provided some additional information concerning the prevention of elopement and/or wandering. Our Tampa Nursing Home Abuse Lawyers frequently litigate long term care cases within Florida that involve pressure sores, falls, medication errors, abuse, negligent, wandering and elopement claims. Our long term care lawyers are familiar with the numerous and complex laws and codes which govern all long-term care facilities within Florida.

In an effort to prevent elopement and wandering issues, residents' family members should ensure the facility has implemented the following:

Has locking systems on doors and windows through the facility where the residents have full access

Has alarms on all exit doors throughout the facility

Provides behavioral education to all family and staff members

Provides wander guard bracelets for residents who are deemed as a potential for elopement

Our nursing home abuse attorneys handle all aspects of nursing home and assisted living cases throughout Florida, including Hernando County, Hillsborough County, Pasco County, Pinellas County, Manatee County, Polk County, Orange County and Sarasota County. Should you have any questions regarding whether your loved one may have been abused or neglected at a long term care facility, please contact us, your
Tampa Personal Injury Lawyers.